Senior Backend Engineer: Fulfillment & Logistics (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 168,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Equity grants

Competitive pay & benefits

Mentorship

Job summary

The Ladders is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Fulfillment to build and scale backend systems that power routing, tracking, and logistics workflows. You will design reliable services and drive platform discipline with cross-functional partners, embracing AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and code quality.

This remote role offers flexible remote-first policy, equity grants, and competitive compensation, with a focus on high-volume, reliable fulfillment operations across the stack.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Fluency in at least one backend language (Ruby, Python, Go).
• Strong knowledge of services/API design and system design patterns.
• Experience with asynchronous, event-driven systems in production.
• Excellent communication skills in cross-functional environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain backend applications for routing and fulfillment tracking.
• Lead technical design for high-impact logistics projects.
• Ensure reliability and observability of tier-0 systems.
• Drive platform best practices in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to enhance team productivity and code quality.

Skills

Backend experience

Ruby

Python

Go

API design

System design

Asynchronous systems

Communication

Education

CS degree or equivalent

Job description

The Ladders is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Fulfillment to build and scale backend systems that power routing, tracking, and logistics workflows. You will design reliable services and drive platform discipline with cross-functional partners, embracing AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and code quality.

This remote role offers flexible remote-first policy, equity grants, and competitive compensation, with a focus on high-volume, reliable fulfillment operations across the stack.